NTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N17965 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ERA10LA387Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWindsor, VAThe unauthorized installation of a battery and associated wiring and electrical components, which resulted in an in-flight electrical fire of undetermined origin.NTSB NYC83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMecklenburg, NYDuring approach the pilot misjudged the wind velocity and failed to allow for strong downdrafts. The glider lost altitude 4-500 feet short of the field over a wooden area and came to rest in a nosed over position in the trees.NTSB NYC76DFJ17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedElmira, NYNTSB NYC76FFJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedIthaca, NY
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N17965 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20100730039259ACruise/Level Flight · Orbit, VADuring flight pilot noticed smoke in the cabin, initiated flight to return to the airport, aircraft decent in the trees 200 feet short of the runway. Aircraft was destroyed by fire. Appears that the fire started at the front cockpit area where the radio was…Accident 19821017054539AFinal Approach · Mecklenburg, NYGlider encountered downdraft and crashed into trees short of runway during final approach.Accident 19760314004579AFinal Approach · Elmira, NYDrg turn to final apch plt atmtd to correct for rwy overshoot increased bank stalled. Wind w 20K.Accident 19750827027969AFinal Approach · Ithaca, NYPilot did not correct for low wing approach.